Poetry is about paired-down words, making, forming, creating. It is art, the essence of language, meaning a fundamental creative act using language.
Accomplished poetry is a distillation of language so that meaning shines through. Powerful poetry is utter, it pulls no punches and is not concerned with excuses. It celebrates the joy and highlights the natural sadness of our human condition, poetry eulogises the cycle of nature. Poetry is romantic, poignant and it shows the compulsion of our heart, the engine of our ambition and the spirit of desire.
We don't expect our simple offerings to do all of this of course, but we hope our authentic work and insistence on integrity carries a message of hope and love long after the last delicious sip.
Similarly, Flagstone's Poetry is all about trying to create a precise and honest reflection of the grapes we select for this range, and we want to do this at a price that offers excellent value for money. After all, we want Poets to enjoy our work too.
This range of wines is called Poetry Collection for its balance, beauty and enjoyment.
Tasting Notes
Flavours of melon and passion fruit entice the nose, with the alluring tanginess of green figs and a zesty citrus twist enlightening the palate. A lovely, lingering aftertaste with a smooth, soft finish.
Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh avocado, grapefruit and orange salad or lightly spiced chicken pie.
The first public holiday of 2018!
Yes, we know that January 1st was a public holiday too but as far as we're concerned that's an extension of December. The year only really begins when you're expected to be in the office five days a week.
We have so many plans for today. We're actually dangerously close to the line of "too many", where you get overwhelmed, cancel everything and stay in instead.
Public holidays don't happen very often you know. Today is 8.5% of ALL the public holidays 2018 has in store. Can't waste a second.
And yet here you are, taking a slice out of your day off to spend some time with us.
Thanks for that.